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BPS - Sciences biopharmaceutiques / Biopharmaceutical Science

Course descriptions

BPS3101	Genomics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Broad introduction to genomics research, with strong emphasis on comparative genomics. Structure and organization of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes; gene mapping and DNA sequencing technologies; systematic methods for identification of gene function; drug discovery; proteomics. Introduction to bioinformatics and human genomic project. Prerequisite: BIO2123 BACK TO TOP

BPS3501	La g�nomique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction g�n�rale � la recherche en g�nomique mettant l'accent sur la g�nomique comparative. Structure et organisation du g�nome des procaryotes et eucaryotes; cartographie des g�nes et technologie de s�quen�age d'ADN, m�thodes syst�matiques utilis�es pour l'identification de la fonction des g�nes, d�couverte de drogues, prot�omique. Introduction � la bioinformatique et au projet du g�nome humain. Pr�alable: BIO2523 BACK TO TOP

BPS3901	Raport de stage CO-OP I	3 cr.
Co-op work term report I BACK TO TOP

BPS3902	Raport de stage CO-OP II	3 cr.
Co-op work term report II BACK TO TOP

BPS4000	S�minaire	(2,0,0) 2 cr.
Expos�s et discussions ax�s sur diff�rents aspects des sciences biopharmaceutiques. Concomitant: BPS4900 ou BPS4002 ou BPS4003.Pour les �tudiants dans leur derni�re ann�e du B.Sc. avec sp�cialisation en Sciences biopharmaceutiques. Seminar Recent trends in various aspects of biopharmaceutical sciences will be discussed. Corequisite: BPS4900 or BPS4002 or BPS4003.For students in their last year of Biopharmaceutical Sciences Honours program only. BACK TO TOP

BPS4005	Projet de recherche	(0,0,8) 8 cr.
Cours visant � pr�parer l'�tudiant � des �tudes sup�rieures dans les domaines reli�s � la chimie m�dicinale. L'�tudiant se verra attribuer un projet de recherche avec un professeur d�sign� et soumettra un m�moire d�crivant les r�sultats de ses travaux. Concomitant: BPS4903.Pour les �tudiants dans leur derni�re ann�e du B.Sc. avec sp�cialisation en Sciences biopharmaceutiques. Honours Project This course is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in the fields of medicinal chemistry. The student is assigned a research project with designated professor and submits a thesis describing the results of the research project. Corequisite: BPS4903.For students in their last year of the Biopharmaceutical Sciences honours program only. BACK TO TOP

BPS4006	Projet de recherche	(0,0,9) 9 cr.
Cours visant � pr�parer l'�tudiant � des �tudes sup�rieures dans les domaines reli�s � la g�nomique. L'�tudiant se verra attribuer un projet de recherche avec un professeur d�sign� et soumettra un m�moire d�crivant les r�sultats de ses travaux. Concomitant: BPS4000.Pour les �tudiants dans leur derni�re ann�e du B.Sc. avec sp�cialisation en Sciences biopharmaceutiques. Honours Project This course is designed to prepare a student for graduate studies in the fields related to genomics. The student is assigned a research project with a designated professor and submits a thesis describing the results of the research project. Corequisite: BPS4000.For students in their last year of the Biopharmaceutical Sciences honours program only. BACK TO TOP

BPS4101	Human Genome Structure and Function	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
First half of course will focus on human chromosomes, chromatin structure, genome organization, genetic and physical mapping and the human genome project. Second half will examine the genome at the level of the gene, and covers gene structure, gene regulation, gene splicing, mRNA transport and protein synthesis. Examples of inherited and acquired genetic diseases will be discussed. Prerequisite: BCH or BIO3170(3570). BACK TO TOP

BPS4102	Pharmaceuticals: Federal and International Regulations	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to Canadian Acts, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to registration of agents affecting humans, animals and/or the environment. Comparative information on international trends and regulations. Basic knowledge for preparing submission packages in support of registration of new biopharmaceutical products. Discussion on the submission review process undertaken by Canadian regulatory agencies in carrying out detailed risk assessment of new products. Not necessarily offered every year. BACK TO TOP

BPS4104	Bioinformatics Laboratory	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Development of data structures and databases for genomics research, using a client/server model and the web browser interface. Designing strategies for data analysis. Prerequisite: BPS3101(3501) BACK TO TOP

BPS4123	Phytomedicines and Natural Product Drugs	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Ethnopharmacology and the discovery and development of natural product drugs. Phytochemistry and mode of action of major phytomedicines. Challenges in quality control and regulation. Pharmaceuticals derived from natural products. Prerequisites: CHM2120,BIO2127 BACK TO TOP

BPS4126	Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
The laboratory program will expose students to current methods and techniques used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. These include combinatorial chemistry, transition metal coupling reactions, enzyme mediated resolutions and complex carbohydrate synthesis. Products will be analyzed by modern spectroscopic methods for chemical purity and some will be tested in several biological screens. Prerequisite: CHM3126 BACK TO TOP

BPS4523	Produits naturels et phytom�dicaments	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Ethnopharmacologie; d�couverte et d�veloppements de m�dicaments provenant de produits naturels. Phytochimie et mode d'action des principaux phytom�dicaments. D�fis dans le contr�le de qualit� et la r�glementation. Produits pharmaceutiques d�riv�s de compos�s naturels. Pr�alables: CHM2520,BIO2527 BACK TO TOP

BPS4526	Laboratoire de chimie m�dicinale et synth�se organique	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Le programme du laboratoire exposera les �tudiants aux diff�rentes m�thodes et techniques utilis�es en synth�se organique. Ceci inclut la chimie combinatoire, la synth�se des hydrates de carbone complexes, r�solution enzymatique et r�action de couplage utilisant les m�taux de transition. Les produits seront caract�ris�s par spectroscopie moderne. (RMN, IR, etc.) et quelques-uns seront soumis � plusieurs tests biologiques. Pr�alable: CHM3526 BACK TO TOP

BPS4901	Rapport de stage CO-OP III	3 cr.
Co-op work term report III BACK TO TOP

BPS4902	Rapport de stage Co-op IV	3 cr.
Co-op work term report IV BACK TO TOP

BPS4903	S�minaire	(1,0,0) 1 cr.
Pr�sentation des r�sultats d'un travail de recherche et pr�sence � la s�rie de s�minaires en chimie organique offerte par le D�partement de chimie. Ce s�minaire est destin� uniquement aux �tudiants en chimie m�dicinale. Concomitant : BPS4001 ou BPS4916 Seminar Presentation of the thesis work and participation in the Organic seminar series of the Chemistry Department. The seminar is intented only for students in Medicinal Chemistry. Corequisite: BPS4001 or BPS4916 BACK TO TOP

BPS4917	Projet de recherche	(0,0,5) 5 cr.
Cours visant � pr�parer l'�tudiant � des �tudes sup�rieures dans les domaines reli�s � la chimie m�dicinale. L'�tudiant se verra attribuer un projet de recherche avec un professeur d�sign� et soumettra un m�moire d�crivant les r�sultats de ses travaux. Concomitants: BPS4903 et BPS4000.Pour les �tudiants dans leur derni�re ann�e du B.Sc. avec sp�cialisation en Sciences biopharmaceutiques programme coop. Honours Project This course is designed to prepare a student for graduate studies in the fields related to medicinal chemistry. The student is assigned a research project with a designated professor and submits a thesis describing the results of the research project. Corequisites: BPS4903 and BPS4000.For students in their last year of the Biopharmaceutical Sciences honours Co-op program only. BACK TO TOP